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<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>I sat in my bedroom on December 19, 2014, listening to the beautiful end credits of the <em>Legend of Korra</em> finale in disbelief. For a moment, everything seemed silent, and I was filled with a sense of validation and happiness. The season finale of Legend of Korra officially introduced one of the first cannon LGBTQ protagonists in children's animation, confirming that the Avatar was bisexual and in a relationship with a woman! Three years later, the legend continues in <em>Legend of Korra: Turf Wars Part One</em>, picking up where the animated series left off.</p>
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<p>In this first part of a three-part story, Korra and Asami explore the Spirit World together the two expand on their relationship together, talking about the beginning of their attraction to each other as well as spending much-deserved vacation time cuddling and flirting. However, trouble soon arises, as conflict between the Spirit World and the mortal one begin to flare up, and suddenly the honeymoon is over (not the official honeymoon of course, but here's hoping for the future.)</p>
<p>After the events of the last season, things are still pretty chaotic in Republic City. Following the destruction within the last battle, the metropolis is in dire need of reconstruction. Thousands of citizens have been displaced from their homes and gangs riot in the city. But the President of Republic City seems to be more concerned about his public image than the actual welfare of his citizens (why does that sound familiar…) and the burden of Republic City's responsibilities are placed yet again on the Avatar's shoulders. Meanwhile a greedy developer has his eye on the Spirit Portals, wanting to turn one of the most sacred parts of the city into commercial profit (again, eerily familiar). As Korra and Asami try to figure out how to handle this situation, as well as the beginning of their relationship, the two must learn how to rely on each other and others more than ever.</p>
<p>Honestly, I was grinning the entire time I was reading this comic. Written by Michael DiMartino, one of the original creators of <em>Legend of Korra</em>, and gorgeously illustrated by <a href="http://koh.money">Irene Koh</a>), the comic is a fluid combination of storytelling and incredible art. I was instantly hooked from the first page, delving into romance, action, humor, and all the things they loved about the Avatar Universe, and more. The comic explores the topic of queerness within the Avatar Universe, revealing previously established characters as queer, as well as expanding upon the different sociopolitical opinions each nation holds towards sexuality and same-sex relationships.</p>
<p>What’s more, Koh self-identities as a "bisexual martial arts-practicing Asian woman" (https://previewsworld.com/Article/191100-Koh-Kicks-Back-And-Communicates-About-Korra), allowing for a greater sense of authenticity in intersectional queer representation. The comic is perfect for all ages, providing some necessary representation for young queer individuals, who will need material such as this to navigate their own exploration of identity and self-acceptance. If you haven’t already picked up this comic, then I suggest hoping on a polar bear dog and running to the nearest bookstore as quickly as possible! Trust me, you won’t regret it.</p>
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<p><strong>Batwoman #6</strong>
It's time to go back to the future! The battle-hardened Batwoman by the name of Commander Kane is leading the Colony in a war against Gotham City! But why? If only there were a whole issue of a comic book to tell us why! Oh, wait...</p>
<p><strong>U.S.Avengers #9</strong>
A REAL WORLD... I mean... A SECRET EMPIRE TIE-IN! It certainly feels like we are all Dr. Toni Ho, trying desperately to break out of a Nazi... I mean... a Hydra prison! We can only hope that our girlfriend and Squirrel Girl are crashing through the U.S. border to save us!</p>
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<p><strong>X-Men: Blue #9</strong>
Jean and Jimmy are also trying to break into a base to save Bobby and their other teammates. If only there were a master of magnetism to help with all the metal walls...</p>
<p><strong>Ultimates 2 #100</strong>
Marvel goes back to the original numbering for this schizophrenic series. At least they're bringing back the original Ultimates in order to justify the centennial. Catch-up with the Ultimates you weren't sad to lose in a double-sized issue in which an unbound Eternity pulls help from outside of reality!</p>
<p><strong>Generation X #5</strong>
Eye-Boy sees too much! Hopefully it's some queer romance for his teammates!</p>
<p><strong>Rat Queens #5</strong>
Speak friend and enter! The Queens are trapped in a maze beneath a mountain! Probably nothing bad will happen, right?</p>
<p><strong>Bitch Planet Triple Feature #3</strong>
Another set of three stories! Satire and comedy combine to be the patriarchy-smashing break from reality that you need!</p>
<p><strong>Adventure Time Comics #14</strong>
There's no preview for BMO's story! But I think there is a story for our fav gender queer computer!</p>
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<p><em>WONDER WOMAN CORNER</em>
<strong>Wonder Woman #28</strong>
Diana's eponymous title focuses on her helping to heal her favorite Sapphic sister: Etta Candy needs some time off to recuperate, but that's unlikely with the world's most wanted Amazon in the room!</p>
<p><strong>Trinity #12</strong>
Diana and her team turn to Constantine and his crew to save their sometimes enemies from the hands of their ultimate nemeses!</p>
<p><strong>Justice League #27</strong>
The JL from the future say that one of the team has to die! I assume it's Superman. Right? It has to be Superman.</p>
<p><strong>Dark Nights Metal #1</strong>
This series looks like a really dark and gritty (and fantastical) take on the Justice League. Show up for seeing your favorite characters "pushed to their limits". </p>
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<p>Join us 2PM Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Museum of Natural History for an amazing adventure full of wonder and discovery. This is an all ages event and cosplay is highly encouraged. Entry fees will be $5 per person, $20 per group. We hope you'll make it so.</p>
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<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Welcome to the final installment of Clone Catch-Up. This has been one hell of a ride, and I appreciate everyone who has joined. I usually write notes for these recaps, but notes are for shows that don't end. Seriously, how did 10 episodes fly by so fast? How did five seasons come to an end so quickly? All good things must end, and I guess it's the same for great television. So buckle up Clone Club, one last time.</p>
<p><center>★ SPOILERS ★</center></p>
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<p>In "To Right the Wrongs of Many" we get the end of a truly fantastic era. In the old Dyad building Sarah and Helena hide in the basement trying to escape fake PT and Cody. Cody, who unfortunately didn't die last episode goes to look for Helena so she can get those babies for PT. That dude is super extra, and also a meth addict? I can't say I'm surprised, it does explain how a dude who is dying can rage so powerfully.</p>
<p>Art artfully (HAHA! Get it? It's the last recap I can do what I want!) takes out his former partner and grabs her radio to help figure out an escape. Unfortunately while Sarah is looking for supplies Cody finds Helena and also makes Art be the midwife. Also unfortunately while Sarah is searching fake PT goes down to confront Sarah. I know I've said this a million times, but this guy is the ultimate douche. Like, we get it asshole, the sestras were technically your creation. The entitlement emanating out of this dude makes me want to punch him in the throat. Luckily for us, we finally get the satisfaction of Sarah shooting the asshole and then while he's mid soliloquy she smashes an oxygen tank through his skull. So satisfying.</p>
<p>Another artful moment from Art the midwife. While Helena fakes a contraction, he fakes that Helena is bleeding, which makes Cody come closer. She was rightfully staying away from the two of them before, but she got distracted and Helena was able to take her out.</p>
<p>Sarah finds the two of them in the basement, and Helena is starting to give birth. In the midst of this we get flashbacks of her with S and her decision to keep Kira. It was a beautiful scene, even though I usually <em>hate</em> birthing scenes. Helena had two baby boys, yay! Everyone is crying, including me. I cried a lot this episode, you really shouldn't be surprised</p>
<p>Fast forward a little and Helena is living in Allison and Donnie's garage with "purple" and "orange." Cosima, Delphine, and Scott are working on finding the other Ledas, and so far had cured seven. Sarah is going to go get her GED, but walks away from the test at the last minute. Test anxiety, totally get it Sarah. She also wants to sell the house as she's starting to revert back to her old poor life decisions.</p>
<p>When she gets to the baby shower people are rightfully like "Hey Sarah maybe you shouldn't sell the house, your kid has friends and all of that good stuff." Sarah is pissy and heads out to the fire pit in the backyard. When the sestras surround the fire, it's probably my favorite moment of the entire series. Sarah feels like she's a terrible mother, and Allison and Helena tell her about their bad mother stories. Cosima talks about how she's awkward and terrible about holding babies, and how she doesn't think she wants kids. This scene is so beautiful because they finally just get to be four sisters discussing life and womanhood.</p>
<p>Felix meets Rachel outside in her Uber to say goodbye and to get the list of all of the Ledas! I honestly don't know how I feel about Rachel. I think that's the point. She did awful things, but with such strong motivation. And in the end, she made the right choices. Have a nice life, Rachel.</p>
<p>Helena starts reading from her journal to the sestras. “My story is an embroidery — many beginnings and no ends, but I will start with the thread of my sestra Sarah, who stepped off a train one day and met herself…”. Yep definitely crying again. I thought this was the end of the episode, but luckily we got to see a little bit more.</p>
<p>Delphine and Cosima go traveling the would inoculating all of the Ledas. The queer ladies survived the whole entire series. How about that! (side eyes The 100). See? It's not that difficult show writers. I was never entirely on board with this ship, but I am 1000 percent about neither of them dying.</p>
<p>Can I talk about how much I love Donnie and Allison together? I'm going to, because for some reason I find them absolutely adorable. Allison is writing her music and Donnie gives her a strip tease. Honestly, it's the perfect way to wrap up their story.</p>
<p>Helena finally names her babies after "real" men, Arthur and Donnie. Oops, there go my tears again. Those two guys, and Felix were so amazing in their supporting roles, and they never questioned being in the background.</p>
<p>And finally, we see Sarah, Felix, and Kira heading off for a trip, laughing and smiling. As we're left along looking at the house they were able to make a home. UGH MY TEARS PEOPLE. On a hilarious and true to the show note, after the credits rolled we got to see a montage of a cast and Clone Club dance party.</p>
<p>Well, with this last recap I want to thank everyone for tuning in. Sestras out <em>mic drop</em></p>
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<li><em>Entertainment Weekly</em> offered up <a href="http://ew.com/movies/star-wars-the-last-jedi-exclusive-new-images/the-last-jedi-exclusive-images">a plethora of coverage</a> of <em>Star Wars: The Last Jedi</em>, including looks at <a href="http://ew.com/movies/2017/08/09/star-wars-last-jedi-rey-luke-skywalker-daisy-ridley-mark-hamill/">the meeting of Luke and Rey</a>, <a href="http://ew.com/movies/2017/08/09/star-wars-last-jedi-porgs-caretakers/">new creatures</a> and <a href="http://ew.com/movies/2017/08/10/the-last-jedi-new-details-on-benicio-del-toros-devious-character/">characters</a>, and <a href="http://ew.com/movies/2017/08/10/star-wars-last-jedi-leia-organa-carrie-fisher/">Carrie Fisher's final appearance as Leia</a>.</li>
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<li>Long-discussed, but never actually materializing, an adaptation of William Gibson's <em>Neuromancer</em> (the 1984 cyberpunk sci-fi classic that's influenced decades of pop culture, not to mention popularizing "cyberspace" as a word and concept) <a href="http://deadline.com/2017/08/deadpool-tim-miller-neuromancer-william-gibson-movie-fox-simon-kinberg-1202145496/">may actually be happening</a>, courtesy of <em>Deadpool</em> director Tim Miller.</li>
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<li>Jennifer Lawrence is a highbrow scream queen in the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpICoc65uh0">trailer</a> for <em>mother!</em>, the new psychological horror-thriller from director Darren Aronofsky (<em>Requiem for a Dream</em>, <em>Black Swan</em>). You'd be hard-pressed to discern much about the actual plot from this trailer, but suffice to say that Lawrence's lover Javier Bardem is apparently up to no good, and Michelle Pfeiffer gets to be super creepy. As for me, a huge fan of the director (yes, that includes the divisive <em>Noah</em> and <em>The Fountain</em>), I'd probably be there opening weekend no matter what.</li>
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<p>Have a geeky week... and don't forget, <a href="http://www.flamecon.org">Flame Con</a> is coming <em>this weekend</em>! Get your tickets.</p>
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<p>In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by John Jennison (@Johnneecurtis) as they discuss DC Comics introducing a genderqueer character in Suicide Squad, groove to the Guardians "Inferno" music video, and celebrate Gillian Anderson as our Strong Female Character of the Week. </p>
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<li>JOHN: Trailer released for <a href="https://youtu.be/hx5UCaNlkQI">Batman vs. Two-Face</a> animated movie</li>
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<li><p>KEVIN: Teen Titans, Saga, Generations: The Strongest</p></li>
<li><p>JOHN: Nailbiter, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, Wet Hot American Summer</p></li>
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<p><strong>STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER:</strong> New season of <a href="http://tvline.com/2017/08/07/the-x-files-season-11-women-directors-female/">X-Files</a> adds two female directors &amp; writers after pressure on social media and from Gillian Anderson</p>
<p><strong>THIS WEEK IN QUEER:</strong> DC bringing a genderfluid character to <a href="https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/07/13/extracting-sandman-out-of-dc-comics-doctor-endless/">Suicide Squad: Black Files</a>, with a small hiccup</p>
<p><strong>CLIP OF THE WEEK: </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/3MMMe1drnZY">Guardians “Inferno”</a> music video released</p>
<p><strong>THE WEEK IN GEEK:</strong></p>
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<li>First look of <a href="http://www.cbr.com/deadpool-2-josh-brolin-cable-photo/">Josh Brolin as Cable</a></li>
<li>More cast of <a href="http://www.cbr.com/x-men-dark-phoenix-expands-cast/">X-Men: Dark Phoenix</a> revealed</li>
<li>Trailer released for Darren Aronofsky thriller <a href="https://youtu.be/XpICoc65uh0">mother!</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cbr.com/hellboy-milla-jovovich-blood-queen/">Milla Jovovich</a> in talks to play the villain in Hellboy reboot</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cbr.com/disney-streaming-service-netflix/">Disney</a> developing it’s own streaming service</li>
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<li>New trailer released for season 3 of <a href="https://youtu.be/CmtaZ8sOfbk">Mr. Robot</a></li>
<li>A sequel series to Karate Kid called <a href="http://tvline.com/2017/08/04/karate-kid-tv-sequel-cobra-kai-ralph-macchio-william-zabka-star/">Cobra Kai</a> coming to Youtube Red</li>
<li>NBC developing another <a href="http://tvline.com/2017/08/10/the-munsters-reboot-nbc-seth-meyers/">Munsters</a> reboot</li>
<li>Fox in early talks to revive <a href="http://tvline.com/2017/08/08/king-of-the-hill-revival-fox/">King of the Hill</a></li>
<li>Arrow adds <a href="http://www.cbr.com/arrow-casts-black-panther-sydelle-noel-season-6/">Sydelle Noell (G.L.O.W. &amp; Black Panther)</a> to season 6</li>
<li><a href="http://tvline.com/2017/08/10/black-lightning-season-1-casts-tobias-whale-series-regular/">Black Lightning</a> adds villain Tobias Whale</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cbr.com/agents-shield-2017-return/">Agents of SHIELD</a> to debut directly after The Inhumans</li>
<li><a href="http://tvline.com/2017/08/09/rupaul-hulu-series-queen-j-j-abrams/">Hulu developing series with Rupaul &amp; J.J. Abrams</a> based on his life called Queen</li>
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<p><strong>COMICS</strong></p>
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<li>Netflix has acquired <a href="http://www.cbr.com/netflix-millarworld/">Millarworld</a> comics</li>
<li>Disney Store is selling a <a href="http://www.cbr.com/disney-official-ms-marvel-costume/">Ms. Marvel costume</a></li>
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<li>KEVIN: The Ray</li>
<li>JOHN: Bucky</li>
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<p>Join Geeks OUT and Massive as we take a trip to summer camp! All your favorite teen camp movies, horror movies, comic book themes come alive as we celebrate FLAME CON, campy icons, and queerness at its best!</p>
<p>The party begins at 8pm for those who buy VIP tickets! Your night will start with an evening of summer camp themed games, a geeky sing-a-long and performances while you dine on BBQ and enjoy cocktails for 2 hours. And you will receive a FLAME CON tee-shirt.</p>
<p>At 9:45 we will open the doors to the everyone. Advanced tickets will not be sold to this event so get there early to ensure you get in! The night will be filled with Singing, dancing, burlesque, drag, gogos and all things geek! OH MY!!! Our MC Ginger Roger will take you on a summer camp journey you will not soon forget!</p>
<p>VIP Tickets $100 in advance and include a weekend pass to FLAME CON, a tee-shirt, Dinner and drinks for 2 hours and entry to CAMP FIRE.</p>
<p>Tickets to CAMP FIRE will be on sale at the door for $20, those who are 21 and over can purchase alcoholic beverages. Ticket sales begin at 9:30 PM</p>
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<p>**Justice League Of America #12 **
The team heads to the Microverse to help Ryan Choi save Ray Palmer! That's 100% more Rays! Plus, one of those rays gets to cuddle with a super-engineer with great hair and a cool name!</p>
<p><strong>Suicide Squad #23</strong>
It's the rematch you knew had to happen: the Suicide Squad has been ordered to take down the JLA! It's Ray vs Harley vs Killer Frost!</p>
<p><strong>Harley Quinn #25</strong>
In her anniversary issue, Harley and friends celebrate Sy Borgman's birthday!</p>
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<p>**Batgirl And The Birds Of Prey #13 **
Catwoman and Poison Ivy team up with the Birds. Is this title becoming the Jailbirds of Prey?!</p>
<p>**Wicked + Divine #30 **
Dionysus is awesome and the darkness is ever-present.</p>
<p><strong>Adventure Time #67</strong>
The hot air balloon race around the world continues!</p>
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<p>Fans of the speculative fiction podcast <em>The Kaleidocast</em> will be excited to hear that the podcast is <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1204628033/the-kaleidocast-season-2">coming back for a second season</a>—but they will need a little help from you in order to make that happen.</p>
<p>If you're not familiar with <em>The Kaleidocast</em>, it's a podcast where fantasy, horror, science fiction, and weird come together in a fractured Brooklyn. Produced by the <a href="http://www.bsfwriters.com/">Brooklyn Speculative Fiction Writers</a>, The Kaleidocast blends short stories with the adventures of the hosts, academics at the Fort Greene Meta-Technic Institute: Professor Brad Overstreet, Senior Junior Lecturer Sam Spellingbound, and Dean Teresa Saint Durant. Together with story hunter James Earl King II, this team hunts out the strange and unusual stories lurking in the borough.</p>
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<small><center>Your Kaleidocast team hard at work inventing new ways of weird</small></center></p>
<p>Season 2 promises more writers, more stories, and celebrity guests to read those stories. Authors on tap for this season include N.K. Jemisin, Mike Allen, Nancy Hightower, Carlos Hernandez, Barbara Krasnoff, Phenderson Djeli Clark, David Mercurio Rivera, ZigZag Claybourne, and Theodora Goss. And <em>Orange is the New Black</em> star Kathryn Kates is already signed to read one new story for Season 2.</p>
<p>The goal is to raise $4,000 to pay staff and build a nest egg for season 3, and with only seven days left in the campaign, the group has already reached this goal. Stretch goals will allow the podcast to pay writers for Season 3, as well as provide additional art and back pay for writers of Season 1 stories. Rewards include shout-outs on the podcast, original stories from authors part of the podcast, original art, audiobooks and signed printed works. Higher reward levels include tickets to the Boroughs of the Dead walking tour, consultations and story critiques with authors who are experts in their fields (to help add authenticity to stories, such as stories involving technology or the law), and limited edition original art prints from podcast contributors.</p>
<p>According to Brooklyn Speculative Fiction Writers founds and Kaleidocast staffer Brad Parks, "BSFW and the Kaleidocast are extraordinarily diverse in all respects, with members who identify across the LGBTQIA spectrum. Because the Kaleidocast is an offshoot of the group, we strive for the same diversity of stories as we boast diversity of people, and find that speculative fiction provides ample opportunities to explore issues of love, gender, and sexuality in the worlds and works we create."</p>
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<p>I wanted to like this adaptation of the beloved series of novels by Stephen King. When I saw <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjwfqXTebIY">the trailer</a>, I was excited for it. When I first heard that it was a slim 95 minutes, I thought that was a good thing. I hoped this indicated a certain economy of storytelling. Instead, it should have been the first warning sign.</p>
<p>There's such a rush to get to major settings or plot developments, there's barely any character development or motivation. Most of the first third is a headlong rush into the plot. Jake Chambers (Tom Taylor) is a kid with a dead father who has disturbing dreams, which are really visions, of a malevolent sorcerer aka The Man in Black aka Walter Padick (Matthew McConaughey) trying to destroy The Dark Tower and the Gunslinger aka Roland Deschain aka Last of the House of I Forget and Don't Feel Like Looking it up (Idris Elba) trying to stop him. Based on the first book in a series by Stephen King, this is more an adaptation of a Cliff's Notes version with a capricious editor. Audience members may be driven to the books to learn what they’re missing, since so much is clearly left out here.</p>
<p>While most of the film moves at a brisk pace, the necessary exposition scenes feel interminable and provide very little useful information. Roland explains the Dark Tower and the nature of the universe to Jake, reminiscent of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0800369/?ref_=nv_sr_2">another fantasy movie</a> starring Idris Elba that was part of a giant franchise (and is there a law I don't know about requiring such scenes to take place around <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIBrY_hQAI4">campfires</a>?). This movie somehow manages to feel too long and too short at the same time.</p>
<p>The movie is not without its charms: the smile Elba gives during a training scene, the dial-up noises the transportation technology makes, and McConaughey’s line about chicken. But these touches were not enough to rescue the film. Idris Elba is wasted, and Matthew McConaughey sleepwalks through a role that could really use more of his signature swagger.</p>
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<p>My mind started wandering about two thirds of the way through, which doesn't feel like it should be possible for such a short film. Scenes of children in a commune being experimented on made me look forward to <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1620680/?ref_=nv_sr_1"><em>A Wrinkle in Time</em></a>. In a later scene meant to create tension, when Jake tells Roland he's "no true Gunslinger," all I could think was, "Does he even know what that means?"</p>
<p><em>The Dark Tower</em> is a Stephen King adaption about a dimension-hopping cowboy fighting an evil wizard with the aid of a psychic kid in a genre pastiche, and it is the worst possible thing a movie with that description can be: boring.</p>
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